Are Plantain Chips Bad

Plantain chips are not much healthier than your run-of-the-mill potato chips, according to Livestrong. For starters, unlike a natural plantain, plantain chips are fried and processed, just like natural potatoes are fried and processed to make potato chips. In their natural state, plantains are considered a fruit.

What does plantain chips do to your body?

The high amount of potassium found in plantains is essential for maintaining the cell and body fluids that control your heart rate and blood pressure. The fiber in plantains also helps lower your cholesterol, which in turn keeps your heart functioning at its best.

Are plantain chips more healthier than potato chips?

But which chip is healthier, the plantain or the potato? If it’s calories you’re paying attention to, there’s virtually no difference. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, both plantain and potato chips contain about 300 calories in a two-ounce serving.